Every two years, Piper Trust Encore Prizes recognize nonprofits for engaging encore adults, age 50+, in meaningful work that benefits society.

Encore talent at work in our communities; featured above: Sun Sounds of Arizona, Circle the City, and The Be Kind People Project — awardees of the 2016 Piper Trust Encore Prizes for Exceptional Organizations.

THE TOP 20 REASONS TO ENGAGE ENCORE WORKERS

The encore concept—engaging people age 50+ in roles that combine personal meaning with social impact—is growing across the country, and particularly in Phoenix with its 1.1 million baby boomers. As such, it’s critical to understand this population’s great potential for positive impact on the region’s communities.